MANILA, Philippines - Groundbreaking, multi-tiered research was recently initiated by the country’s first and only International Coach Federation (ICF) certified coach Julius Ordoñez, through Benchmark Consulting, to study the state of executive coaching in the Philippines and provide a baseline picture of the local practice.

“We are discovering that there is still a great need for education and awareness about executive coaching as a strategic business intervention,” said Ordoñez. “Local organizations have yet to fully appreciate how it can be a powerful tool in bridging developmental gaps as well as stretching the capabilities and potentials of their top-level executives.”

He added that, “businesses today operate in competitive and ever-changing environments. Such pursuits necessitate mind-setting and perspective setting. Self-awareness as well as communication skills are vital in managing interpersonal relationships. If these are not in place, there could be team disharmony or disengagement, which can be detrimental to overall organizational performance.”

According to Ordoñez, these findings validate and echo observations from his experience in partnering with local and international clients, as well as results of the annual global coaching studies spearheaded by the ICF, the world’s largest coaching organization dedicated to the continued development of the profession.

Ordoñez and Benchmark Consulting Inc. will be part of the first International Coach Summit on Nov. 26 at the Marriott Hotel in Newport City, Pasay City.

The first regular session of the 18th Congress adjourned yesterday with the passage of several pieces of legislation, including measures to help the country cope with the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.